Unregistered vehicle permit

• To move your unregistered vehicle:
  • from one place to another
  • an approved event
  • to be repaired.
• Buying a Tasmanian unregistered vehicle to transport interstate:
  • please check the permit will be valid in the other state
  • unregistered vehicle permits are to be issued from the place of journey commencement.
• At some approved events, for example;
  • the MRA Toy Run
  • Targa Tasmania
  • other events may be approved on application.

You will still need to apply for a permit to tow an unregistered vehicle unless it is being towed by a tow truck.

Permits will not be issued if the vehicle:

• has suspended registration
• is written off
• is modified without approved documents
• is proposed to be used in an event that is not approved
• is going for general repairs not needed for registration
• is used for commercial purposes.

• Permits will be issued for the smallest number of days needed for the journey or event;
  • within a total 28 day period.
• The journey must take the most direct route to each place.
• Trailers using a permit cannot move a load unless they are:
  • a boat trailer moving a boat
  • a single-car trailer moving a car.
• Other conditions may be applied.

In Tasmania

1. Complete an application for Short Term Unregistered Vehicle Permit (MR23).
2. Submit the form at Service Tasmania.
3. Pay the fee.

Outside of Tasmania

1. Complete an application for Short Term Unregistered Vehicle Permit (MR23).
2. Submit to TES@stategrowth.tas.gov.au with your credit card details.

If your application is approved you will get a:

• Short Term Unregistered Vehicle Permit
• Journey details certificate.

If you need to change the details on your permit or cancel it:

• Visit Service Tasmania
  • with your permit.

This can be done any time before the permits start date.

After this date cancellation will not be refunded.